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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
10
A Baltimore doctor promotes a simple inexpensive home treatment for skin conditions including cereom ring worm and rashes. Use resinol soap and resinol ointment with a water bath, dry gently, apply a thin layer, cover with a light bandage, and repeat twice daily to relieve itching and clear the skin.
A humorous tale unfolds on a streetcar with two teachers Adelbert and Estee as they wed after playful banter about their ages. The story hints at infidelity as Myrtle enters, challenging the couple’s vows within three years.
A woman explains her health problems from dairy and coffee, credits switching to Postum for relief. She describes improved breathing, reduced chest pressure and headaches, and states no medicines were used after stopping coffee. The ad cites Hattie Creek, Michigan, and promotes Postum Cereal and Instant Postum with pricing.
London reports Churchill defends war decisions in parliament denying personal blame for Antwerp and Dardanelles failures. He says the Dardanelles plan was mature and approved by a war council including Lord Fisher. Sir Arthur Markham attacks Kitchener for blunders and withholding information while Churchill urges perseverance.
Bulgarian reinforcements breach near Gradisce twelve miles north of the Greek border, with French troops suffering heavy losses in Tuesday fighting. A Czerno river attack by Bulgarians was repulsed. two to three Bulgarian divisions took part and a center breakthrough attempt failed. More than 1000 Serbian troops were captured in separate reports, along with machine guns and artillery. The war office says pursuit of Serbians continues vigorously.
President Wilson ordered Postmaster General Burleson to reinstate Georgie Burkitt, assistant postmaster at Winnetka, after Burkitt was dismissed for remarks about waiting after Mrs Wilson’s death before announcing engagement to Mrs Norvin Gate. Also reports fear of German submarine loss Hermania and a late update on Anton Lang's reported death.
The article argues Thanksgiving predates the United States, tracing its roots to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, with later adoption by Christians and Protestants. It notes the modern American observance emerged with Lincoln in 1864 and became a broad, culturally rich festival marked by family reunions, feasting, and gratitude.
The text presents a short devotional verse praising the circle of love formed by friends known and above, and expresses gratitude on Thanksgiving Day. The author Willam Branton is cited, reflecting on prayer and remembrance within a community.
The excerpt presents a fable about a turkey and a peacock debating vanity and value, ending with a moral that beauty is skin deep but edibility matters. It then contrasts the Plymouth thanksgiving with Jewish harvest rituals, noting similarities in duration but differences in sacrificial worship.
The passage notes Thanksgiving was nearly unknown in the South until 1851 when Virginia Governor John urged observance in a legislative letter. It faced strong opposition as a New England superstition and the idea faded with the Civil War.
A cheerless speaker quips that Thanksgiving is fine but he prefers Independence Day because firecrackers cost less than a turkey. The joke contrasts holiday celebrations and prices.
A short devotional poem by Margaret expresses gratitude for daily light work and play companionship weather and food nature songs rain showers moonlight and sorrow. The voice thanks God for life senses and enduring years.
A letter from Mr. B C Case of Welcome Lake Pa praises Dodds Kidney Pills for curing backache kidney trouble and related symptoms. An ad promotes Dodds Kidney Pills and Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets with per box pricing. Also mentions Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for bowel regulation and a joke about a bowling score.
An advertisement urges readers to bathe and anoint with creamy emollients for tender itchy skin providing intense comfort. It invites samples by mail from Cuticura Dept SY Boston and claims broad availability. A separate line notes a man’s worth is not defined by his family.
An old advertisement touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary Quinine for various uses. It promises no nervousness or head ringing and notes a single product line. The message ends with a Johnson quote and a dog-eared note about Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets.
Fragmentary text mentions ailments like sluggishness backache rheumatism and cloudy symptoms. References a Dr. Pierce of a Burgical Institute, implying a medical relief claim though details are unclear.
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